Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scurried

verb
/ˈskɜːr.i/
Definition
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Examples
  • The mouse scurried across the floor when the cat entered the room.
  • Children scurried to the playground as soon as the bell rang.
  • She scurried to finish her work before the deadline.
Meaning
The act of running or moving rapidly, often with a sense of urgency or excitement.
Synonyms
  • Hurried
  • Scampered
  • Ran
  • Dash
  • Hastened